2. BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL
FOR WOMEN
• Matching suit jacket and
knee length (or longer)
skirt or pants
• Conservative colors, (i.e.
navy, black, gray)
• Long sleeve or short
sleeve blouses
• Dress shoes or dress
boots with long skirts or
pants only
3. BUSINESS ATTIRE FOR WOMEN
• Business knee-length
dresses with suit jacket
• Suit jacket and pressed
pants (do not have to be
of the same set)
• Blouses
• Third piece
• Dress shoes or dress
boots with long skirts or
pants only
4. BUSINESS CASUAL FOR WOMEN
• Pressed khakis or slacks
• Knee-length or longer
dresses/skirts
• Sweater sets
• Long or short sleeve
blouses
• Non-athletic socks and
shoes
• Dress shoes, heels, or
boots
5. INTERVIEW ATTIRE FOR
WOMEN
• Suits:
– Color: Navy, gray,
cobalt blue, and black
– Length of skirt: below
the knee
• Blouse:
– Best fabrics: Silk,
cotton, or rayon
– Color: Neutral
nothing overwhelming
– Modest cut
• Shoes:
– Match your suit, no
contrasting tones
– Color: Black or navy
– Style: Closed toe pump with
small heel (no more than 2
inches)
• Accessories
– Neutral hose
– Belt and purse match shoes
– Jewelry: subtle do not want
to draw attention to any one
thing
6. Business Professional - Men
• Invest in your Suit; SPEND SOME MONEY
– Quality is cheap in the long run
– Get it tailored, make sure it fits (sleeves not too
long, pants not too high or too long)
• Nothing Flashy (Try Dark Navy or Charcoal)
– Don’t try to send a fashion statement
• 2 or 3 buttons (always leave bottom button
unbuttoned)
7. Business Attire
• A mix between business
casual and business
professional
• Wear slacks and a
blazer/sport coat
• Nice collared shirt
underneath but no tie is
required
• Dress Shoes
8. Business Casual
• Wide range of business casual for men
• Casual End: Pressed khakis and a polo-style
shirt
• Nice End: Dress slacks and a long sleeve
button down
• Shirts must have a collar
• Cannot wear athletic shoes or socks
9. “Casual” Casual for Guys and Girls
• Doesn’t mean that you can show up
wearing anything you want
• Remember that you are still portraying an
image of yourself
• Don’t try out the newest fashion trends
• Don’t overdress
10. Shoes & Ties & Belts
• The color of your belt & shoes must match
• I suggest shoes with laces
• Shoes can make or break the suit, buy some high quality
shoes that shine
• Polish your shoes
• Socks need to be long enough to cover your leg when your
legs are crossed
• Belts can be of medium quality as long as they look good
• A cheap tie can ruin a suit
• Make sure your tie is conservative, no crazy designs or
logos of your favorite cartoon characters
11. Recruiting Tips from the Pros
• Drinking during
recruiting?
– Don’t Experiment!
– It doesn’t matter if you
don’t drink, just relax
and be social
• Facial Hair - be
conservative
• Piercings
– Take them out
12. Interview Tips
• Wear your suit and jacket unless specified
otherwise
• Wear dress shoes
• Conservative tie
• Bring something to take notes with and a pen
• Have a strategy and know what events/activities
you want to talk about
• You want the job, so know how to take control
– Ask questions, make them talk
13. Interviewing Tips
• Research your company
• Know your resume inside out
• Practice with your friends if you have trouble with
interviewing
• Prepare answers for your weaknesses
• Get to the Career Center 15 minutes early and give yourself
a pep talk
• Firm handshake, eye contact, and a smile show confidence
• Analyze your interviewer and shine
• Ask unique, educated questions, do not ask about salary
14. More Hints
• Attend all the events you can possibly go to,
you can’t beat the free food!
• Don’t eliminate a firm until either you have
an offer or they eliminate you, go into each
event with an open mind
• Enjoy yourself, talk to several company
representatives at each event
• Build relationships
